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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.01, 18,007.92 and 10,642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.01, 18,007.92 and 10,642.60 is: 15,891.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.01 : 18,007.92 = 10,642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.01/18,007.92 = 10,642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.01x = 18,007.92 × 10,642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.01x = 191,651,044.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,651,044.37/12,060.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,891.45

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